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System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Parallel Axis Theorem MCQ

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Parallel Axis TheoremMediumQuestion 6117

Question

Parallel axis theorem: I = I_cm + Md². Here d is:
  1. A
    Radius of object
  2. B
    Distance from CM to new axis
    Correct
  3. C
    Diameter
  4. D
    Length of object

Correct answer

Distance from CM to new axis

Explanation

d = distance from CM to the new parallel axis.